A Storm of Swords

A Feast for Crows

The new king, Tommen I, weds Margaery[4] and continues to use the blazon introduced by Joffrey.[5] Since its current lord remains a child, the House is, for all practical matters, controlled by House Lannister.

Princess Arianne Martell plots to crown Tommen's elder sibling, Princess Myrcella, as Queen of Westeros, as she would be Joffrey's heir according to Dornish law.[6] Arianne's conspiracy is betrayed and Myrcella is wounded by Ser Gerold Dayne.[7]

House Kettleblack. The Kettleblacks are a family of sellswords and hedge knights who serve several masters. Osmund is a member of the Kingsguard, while his brothers Osfryd and Osney are officially retainers of Cersei Lannister. Their father, Oswell, is a retainer of Petyr Baelish.

Lord Varys, called 'the Spider', a eunuch, Master of Whisperers to Kings Robert and Joffrey. Dissappeared after the murder of Lord Tywin Lannister.

Lord {Tywin Lannister}, Warden of the West, Lord of Casterly Rock, Shield of Lannisport, Savior of the City; Hand of the King to Kings Joffrey and Tommen. Slain by his son Tyrion in the Tower of the Hand.

Tyrion Lannister, called 'the Imp' and 'Halfman', initially acting Hand of the King to King Joffrey, later demoted to master of coin. Accused of treason and regicide. In exile after murdering his father, Lord Tywin.

Lord {Janos Slynt}, Lord of Harrenhal and Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing, the son of a butcher, given lordship and a seat in the council for his betrayal of Eddard Stark. Sent to the Wall by Tyrion Lannister and executed by Lord Commander Jon Snow for insubordination.

Lord {Eddard Stark}, Warden of the North and Lord of Winterfell; Hand of the King to King Robert. Accused of treason and executed under orders of King Joffrey.

Lord {Renly Baratheon}, Lord of Storm's End; Master of Laws to King Robert. Fled his post and crowned himself King of Westeros after the death of his brother, King Robert. Killed by a shadow creature spawned by Melisandre

Lord Stannis Baratheon, Lord of Dragonstone, Master of Ships to King Robert. Fled from his post after discovering the true parentage of the royal children. Declared himself King of Westeros after the death of his older brother. Currently in the North.

Ser Barristan Selmy. Dismissed on grounds of old age and the death of King Robert. Currently serving Daenerys Targaryen.

The Court:

Sansa Stark, Queen Cersei's captive and Tyrion Lannister's wife. Smuggled to the Eyrie by Petyr Baelish. Hidden under the alias of 'Alayne Stone'.

Horas and Hobber Redwyne, called 'Horror' and 'Slobber', twin sons of Paxter Redwyne. Kept hostage by Queen Cersei during the early War of the Five Kings, but given comfortable rooms during their arrest. Now accused of fornication with Queen Margaery.

Ser Bronn of the Blackwater, a former sellsword and captain of guards for Tyrion Lannister. Elevated to knighthood after the Battle of the Blackwater. Now Lollys's husband and claimed Lord of Stokeworth.

Lord Morros Slynt, current head of House Slynt and a squire. A lord without lands.

Ser Osfryd Kettleblack, a former sellsword elevated to knighthood after the Battle of the Blackwater. Made Commander of the City Watch in replacement of Ser Addam Marbrand. Removed after Queen Cersei's arrest and imprisoned with his brother Osmund.

Ser Osney Kettleblack, a former sellsword elevated to knighthood after the Battle of the Blackwater and lover of Queen Cersei. Imprisoned and awaiting execution for the murder of the previous High Septon.

Ser Philip Foote, made Lord of the Marches after the Battle of the Blackwater.

Ser Lothor Brune, elevated to knighthood and named 'Lothor Apple-eater' for his deeds during the Battle of the Blackwater, a former freerider in service to Lord Baelish. Currently with Lord Baelish at the Vale.

Ser Tallad the Tall, a young knight. Currently imprisoned under accusations of fornication with Queen Margaery.